A little while ago I wrote about the ebb and flow of life – at the time I was enjoying the flow and I am there again (exhale…). The ebb in between was tough but we are through (as we always are). It is nice to see that rhythm and know that when things are…

Summer holidays for us means a couple of weeks to slow down, head out for coffee, go for bike rides, lots of swimming and often heading to the beach for a morning adventure. Morning beach adventures mean lots of sunscreen, hats, towels, chopped up fruit, a tent for some shade, and a beach cart ride…

Every New Year I can’t help feeling excited at the thought of a fresh start, a new chance to begin life, or make the changes I have always wanted. At the end of each year however, I’d be hard-pressed to remember what my ambitions were or whether or not I feel successful. This year, I…

We held you as our little secret for your whole life – we were so scared to tell anyone out of fear that we would jinx this pregnancy and like baby #2 we would never get to meet you! We honestly didn’t even talk about you much between the two of us. I was enjoying…

I am not sure if it is the spring warmth, a healthy dose of Vegetables, or something else unknown but for whatever reason I feel so very grateful today. After a family dinner last night, I am using the left over chicken bones to make bone broth today. A very simple recipe found here which…

In the weeks since losing our babe, friends of mine have given birth, and others have announced their pregnancy news. What a beautiful time for those around us! I have felt so confronted by their joy and it has truly made me question my sense of self. The disappointment and sadness I feel comes from…

It takes time to accept the tragedy that happens in life. Acceptance can’t be rushed and the pain doesn’t go away; we merely learn to deal with our new reality. Unfortunately time doesn’t stop in order for you to process what you’re going through and I guess this may help in the long term but…